We’re so pleased to have you here with us! Visiting a working smallholding is a real treat, and we want to make sure everyone—people and animals—stays safe and happy. Here are a few things to keep in mind during your visit:

🧼 A Quick Note on Hygiene

• Please wash your hands well with soap and water after touching the animals or being in the pens.

• Try to avoid eating or drinking in the animal areas, and definitely wash your hands before tucking into any snacks!

• For little ones especially, it’s a good idea to wash clothes afterwards—farm visits can carry bacteria, even when everything looks squeaky clean.

• Expectant mums: Please steer clear of young lambs or heavily pregnant ewes. Some bacteria around lambing time can (in rare cases) cause pregnancy complications, so it's best to be extra cautious.

🐴 Around the Animals

• Our animals are friendly and used to visitors, but please don’t chase, startle or feed them unless we say it’s okay.

• Never give them food you have bought without you without checking with us first. Some treats that seem harmless to us can upset their tummies or even make them seriously ill.

• Children should always be supervised, especially near the horses and sheep.

• The ground can be a bit uneven or muddy in places, so sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots are best.

• If you’re joining a tour or activity, please listen carefully to any instructions—farms are full of adventure, but they can be risky if you don’t know what to watch out for.

🚧 General Bits & Bobs

• Please stick to marked paths and stay away from farm equipment or fenced-off areas.

• Leave gates just as you found them—open or closed.

• And if you’re not sure about something, don’t hesitate to ask us. We’re always happy to help.

Thanks for helping us look after the animals, the land, and each other. We hope you have a brilliant time!